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The Dutch Brewing Industry: How Beer Powered the Golden Age

6 min•31 maj 2026

Before coffeehouses and tea, beer was the Dutch national drink—and it fueled a Golden Age. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how the brewing industry shaped cities like Haarlem, Delft, and Amsterdam from the 14th to 17th centuries. They discuss the switch from gruit to hops, the rise of Haarlem's famous bieren, and how water quality made beer safer than water. They also cover the role of the bierkaai (beer quay), the biergeld tax, and the mysterious kuit beer that was a favorite of nobles. The episode ends with the decline of Dutch brewing as imported brandy and gin took over, and the enduring legacy of the bruine kroeg (brown pub). A toast to the brewers who kept Holland hydrated and happy.

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